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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,316.48, 33,556.06 and 13,561.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,316.48, 33,556.06 and 13,561.68 is: 18,714.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,316.48 : 33,556.06 = 13,561.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,316.48/33,556.06 = 13,561.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,316.48x = 33,556.06 × 13,561.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,316.48x = 455,076,539.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,076,539.96/24,316.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,714.74

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